Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and add Parmesan and mozzarella to the skillet, stirring until melted into a creamy sauce. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Toss cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the cheese sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg